Charlene K

Awesome! Long, You look GREAT!

Happy Birthday Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN!..... To all comments! Toy and Kathy, you are in my prayers too.

[/url] Long, I am not getting notifications either. Hey, I hope you are feeling better soon.

Janet, I am the bean soup lover!. Sharon, I know what you mean, I thought I had died and gone to heaven too when I ate Navy bean soup. Now, my DH cooks beans for me at least twice a month. I am learning to eat new foods and loving it.

Kimaly, your doing great! We are all just 6mos into this journey, and just think where we would be without a band. For the first time in my attempts to lose weight I am having success at reaching a goal. :cursing::thumbup::tt1:

I heard that scream all the way down here in Texas! CONGRATS! NOW, GO BUY YOU A REWARD.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::wink:

Congrats! You go girl!

I know what you mean. I think we are in a stall....maybe from the holidays. I got a fill on Monday and the scale has moved a little. I definitely have more restriction. I schelduled an appt in three more weeks for another fill. The PA only put in .4 this time and I think I now have 4.9cc. I consulted with personal trainer. He showed me exercises with bands. He said just doing cardio won't change much. So, I walk one day, and do bands the next. I have to be careful because I have a bad back. He also said only weigh once every other week. I just have to weigh every day, but it can be discouraging. Anyway, I am excited about getting some personal help.

Janet, Have a great time in Vegas!

Charlene - during my weight loss phase I really limited my carbs to my 1/2 cu rice at night - What are you doing trying to eat bread??? Come on now GF - Bread is a treat no longer a daily staple (I only eat a 1/2 slice when I go out for dinner)- well it's ok if it's lite bread for a sandwich - but bread & butter - gone for good - efined carbs waste of calories and to filling and no nutritional value... Well, I ate fish patty out of a sandwich, so I ate a piece of the bun. You are right......we can't eat that anymore. I can't eat rice either.....it seems to get stuck. I don't think I chew it up well enough. I am tracking on Daily plate again. That way I can keep better track of carbs, sodium, and Protein.

WOOHOO FOR YOU! Congrats!

Yeah, I thought so on the carb thing. I have been looking on labels ..........I still am eating too many carbs, but with this new fill that may cut it down. I just ate a piece of fish....went down....but then I ate a piece of bread....yuk!...stuck! So, I will be cutting down on the carbs.

amen! Call the doctor!

Well, call it old age or ADD I forgot about the fill and ate chicken for lunch. Two bites into it and yep, slimed and pb'd. You would think I would learn. I am sipping on warm tea and ate Cream of Wheat for dinner. My DH is going for bypass. The thought of getting fills and sliming is a real turn off to him. He has to lose at least 130lbs. At least we will be a team. We got fat together and we will get skinny together......all in a span of 40years. I am excited about the personal trainers. I was embarrassed when she measured my fat, but she put me at ease. She really encouraged me. She said to only eat whole grains and keep my sugar intake to 40grams a day.She didn't say anything about carbs. I think she said 50 grams of Protein, but I know to eat more. Oh, and she said to weigh only once every two weeks. Don't know if I can do that. As far as training we were given resistance exercises with bands.

Thanks Long. I really have been working on my bites and chews so I am hoping I do better with this fill. My husband is getting bypass. He doesn't like needles of any kind. I started back with the weight loss bible study tonight. We got a special blessing.....two members of the church are fitness trainers and they are helping us without charge. They gave us a nutrition class tonight. I am excited about getting my body fat down. They also gave us some resistance training. I know things WILL change. I don't have any excuses now.

Well, I am back from getting a fill. I only got .4cc and then I will go back in three weeks for another. Of course he asked how I was doing, and I told him about the Christmas baking. He said"noooooo, you can't do that". My DH consulted with him about gastric bypass and he said there wouldn't be a problem getting him approved. So, now we will be on the same eating plan. It will just make this journey so much easier. Dr. Davis has a new book out on a complete guide to WLS. I ordered it from Amazon and he said he would sign it. I asked his PA about Big Medicine. They are still planning to have more episodes ,but don't have a date yet. Long, I am so tempted to watch QVC,but with my husband's job still hanging in the balance I can't afford to be tempted. QVC is one of my favorite places to shop.

JANET, I am here.....just nothing to report. I am going to get a fill on Monday. My DH is going with me.....he is having a consult with Dr. Davis for WLS. I think I am ready for this fill. I have been working on my bites and chewing. Also, when I feel the least bit stuck I put down my fork and stop eating. My weight has not moved. I know I am eating too much, but I am staying away from bad stuff. Christmas baking was like an alcoholic pouring liquor for guests all day long. I WILL NOT bake next year. I have already told my family that I cannot take that risk again.

Orea, so good to see you post. I was wondering if you were okay. Looks like you are doing good. I go for a fill on Monday, and boy, do I need one. I think I almost have a handle on the "first bite syndrome". When I get that "feeling" , I just put my fork down. It doesn't happen every time, but at least I have learned to recognize when I am getting stuck.

Donna, We share the same bandiversary date. I too thought I would have lost more by now. 21lb was prior to banding. I only have myself to blame because I haven't been diligent with the journaling or exercising. I am getting a fill on Monday, and I hope it will jump start me. Oh, by the way, I found the EDAMAME at Kroger. That is a good snack. Thanks for telling us about it.

WOW! That will be the next brand of cereal I try. I am all for protein and fiber. Girl, I could probably do 1 1/2 cups of cereal. I don't have any restriction, but I will get some next Monday. My emails are back too! YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!:cursing::thumbup::cursing:

Thanks! Do I find it in the Gourmet food section? ....and what does it taste like?

Where would I find it at Kroger or Walmart? What does it tastes like? Nuts? Looks like a good source of protein.

Yep, I started clicking the bold because even though I have 20/20 vision after cataract surgery I still need color to be darker for clarity. I know, I have an Iphone and can't view the LBT emails. I do use the usercp. I am spoiled. Janet, I ate Basic 4 cereal this morning . It is good. It has 4g of protein. It is made by General Mills.:thumbup: